Follow-up poses Bālāsana Also known as Extended puppy pose | Pose type Forward bend | |
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Note Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Stretches Shoulder, Vertebral column Preparatory poses Adho mukha śvānāsana, Virasana Similar Adho mukha śvānāsana, Bālāsana, Urdhva Vrikshasana, Kurmasana, Virasana | ||
How to do extended puppy pose uttana shishosana
Uttana shishosana or Extended Puppy Pose is an asana.
Contents
- How to do extended puppy pose uttana shishosana
- Uttana shishosana yoga the puppy dog pose
- Description
- Benefits
- Preparatory asanas
- References
Uttana shishosana yoga the puppy dog pose
Description
It is a forward bend which resembles balasana (child's pose) and is used to reduce stress and tension.
Benefits
Stretches the spine and shoulders and reduces stress and tension.
Preparatory asanas
Adho mukha svanasana (downward-facing dog) or virasana (hero pose) are the preparatory asanas for Extended Puppy Pose.
References
Uttana Shishosana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA